people who say it is a ridiculous plot
Of course it is, it is a comedy....and good one at that!
The crazy thing is there are actually many people who really do believe that the fashion industry is part of a major brainwashing,MK Ultra triggering, elitist conspiracy. And if you don't believe me check this stuff out...http://pseudoccultmedia.blogspot.com/
it will make you really rethink Zoolander even though made in the light of stupidity for laughs.
Zoolander does poke fun at all of it, fashion, celebrity worship ,etc. etc., the movie though silly does makes some valid points about societies obsession with beauty & how stupid that whole industry can really be. So I find the whole plot funny as hell because I have read so much about the crazy stuff they make fun of.